Chelsea’s finest time in the Premier League could be handed a major blow after a recent media report has raised doubts about the involvement of star man Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina international, one of the most expensive purchases in the history of the Premier League history could miss several weeks of action after it was revealed that he is suffering from sports hernia. Fernandez, who is reported to be suffering from the hernia issue is taking painkillers to help him play in the rest of the season.
Enzo Fernandez Injury: Argentine midfielder suffers from a hernia issue
“Enzo Fernández is thinking about having surgery for a hernia that’s been bothering him for months. Despite trying injections before every game to ease the pain, his condition has only gotten worse. Chelsea’s medical team will evaluate him post-Manchester City game. Surgery means three weeks out of action,” a media report read.
As revealed by the report, the player could soon have surgery, which could see him miss a vital period in Chelsea’s season. Although the date is not yet confirmed, if the player has the surgery in May, he could miss the FA Cup, if the Blues make the summit clash. He has been instrumental in the team’s run which saw them reach the final of the League Cup and are still battling for a place in the top six.
Overall this campaign, Fernandez has made 27 Premier League appearances while making a further 11 in the FA Cup and League Cup. He has scored seven goals for the side during the season, with three coming in the Premier League. He scored twice in the League Cup and twice in the FA Cup during the course of the season.
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As things stand, Chelsea are three points off sixth-placed Newcastle United and could ease the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Chelsea gaffer has been under pressure for below-par results this campaign, however, a solid run towards the end of the season could see them finish sixth in the Premier League. Manchester United, Newcastle United and West Ham United are also in the hunt for a place in the Europa League next season.
Chelsea are next in action on Saturday (April 20) when they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal. It will be an important week for both sides as Man City’s dream of winning a treble will see them take on Real Madrid and Chelsea. Defeats in both matches could end their dream while victories could see them march towards back-to-back trebles.
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